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Folklife West magazine, Nº 64, 1 May 2020 Online only!
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Do join us - new Members: extended subscription (usual 1 year, + 4-months)
We are supporting our Folklife Members, who support Folklife (£16 a year, since you ask).
With recurring costs (websites, domains, email, repairs & upgrades for computers & software)
and no income from May printed magazine sales, we are losing even more money than usual!
Therefore, only listings from our supportive Members are publicised.
2020 workshops postponed? Do give us 2021 details !
Listed below. Something to look forward to is most welcome!
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Workshop Providers
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Copied from latest Folklife West & arranged by area, listed in this colour-coded order
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ENGLAND: WEST COUNTRY: Halsway |
ENGLAND: WEST COUNTRY: other |
ENGLAND: WEST MIDLANDS |
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Workshops original schedule & coronavirus updates (if not on; 2021 plans)
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Cymru / Wales * Workshops Providers & Diary |
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W.1 WORKSHOP PROVIDERS
Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers. Gwynedd NANT GWRTHEYRN www.nantgwrtheyrn.org Office 01758 750334
→ Nant Gwrtheyrn, Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. post<at>nantgwrtheyrn.org Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892 ⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com ⊕ The Amazing Spoons Workshop. Welsh Dance Workshop. Welsh Traditions. [new listing, Mar 2018] National TRAC Music Traditions Wales www.trac-cymru.org Blanche Rowen, Manager 01446 748 556 ⇒ trac, PO Box 205, Barry CF63 1FF. info<at>trac-cymru.org ⊕ Wales’ Folk Development organisation; its rôle to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales - both within Wales and beyond. trac provides an information service, and the website lists performers, events and contacts. [2017 Jan, new contact details] |
W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
• If any 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.
Cardiff PENTREFFEST NOZ workshops www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
→ St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU.
⊕ 4 Saturdays per year. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, shared evening meal, Bal [dancing to live music] basics, Bal with live music [new member, Jan 2018]
• If any 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.
Cardiff PENTREFFEST NOZ workshops www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
→ St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU.
⊕ 4 Saturdays per year. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, shared evening meal, Bal [dancing to live music] basics, Bal with live music [new member, Jan 2018]
Carms TYWI TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llandeilo.html Helen Adam 07929 202257
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ Not meeting regularly at present but hope to do occasional sessions. Keep in touch by contacting Helen as above. A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com [Nov 2018, new member]
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ Not meeting regularly at present but hope to do occasional sessions. Keep in touch by contacting Helen as above. A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com [Nov 2018, new member]
Workshop Diary (for this issue, plus) ~ Cymru / Wales
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PENTREFFEST NOZ WORKSHOPS
typically Music workshop with members of featured band, 3pm; Bring and share supper, 6pm; Bal basics dance workshop 7.30pm; Evening Bal, live music with featured band, 8pm. For details see FOLK NEWS -- CYMRU / WALES pages Calendar (see also online www.pentreffest.org.uk) Spring & Summer Bals, dates to be confirmed; Festival at Rudry Village Hall, 16-18 October [see FESTIVALS webpage for details]. Jon Mills, 029 2023 2970, queries<at>pentreffest.org.uk |
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annually, February Half-Term GWERIN GWALLGO, a residential Folk Weekend for 11-18s.
A high-energy four-day residential event for young people between 11 and 18 years of age, at Glanllyn, the Urdd Residential Centre in Bala. We offer places to approximately 40 young people. There are instrumental, vocal and clog dancing lessons during the day, followed by informal sessions, concerts, get-togethers, twmpathau and more in the evenings, with opportunities for the young people to take part in some of the fun outdoor activities which Glan-llyn has to offer, too. Towards the end of the course, there is also a chance to perform.
A high-energy four-day residential event for young people between 11 and 18 years of age, at Glanllyn, the Urdd Residential Centre in Bala. We offer places to approximately 40 young people. There are instrumental, vocal and clog dancing lessons during the day, followed by informal sessions, concerts, get-togethers, twmpathau and more in the evenings, with opportunities for the young people to take part in some of the fun outdoor activities which Glan-llyn has to offer, too. Towards the end of the course, there is also a chance to perform.
Photo: at Gwerin Gwallgo © Trac
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• Instrumental workshops: players need to have their own instrument, and be able to play at least to a basic standard. Instrumentalists are asked to tell us on the enrolment form their approximate level of experience. Ability to read music is not required, nor is experience of folk music; most of the workshops will be taught by ear.
• Song Workshops: open to everyone from beginners to experienced participants. No experience of folk singing is needed. • Dance workshops: last year there were two clog dance classes; intermediate and advanced. For more details, see https://trac.wales/our-work/taking-part/gwerin-gwallgo |
England, West Country (1) Halsway Manor * Workshops Providers & Diary
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W.1 WORKSHOP PROVIDERS, including Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers.
Somerset HALSWAY MANOR National Centre for the Folk Arts www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274 ⇒ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. ⊕ Halsway Manor is an independent charity providing a year round programme of events and learning activities in traditional folk music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts. All are welcome. W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime) • 1-off workshops (1 day or 1 week), see DIARY below. Somerset HALSWAY MANOR as above ⊕ Mel’s Melodeon Club. Regular monthly class for anyone interested in learning to play the melodeon. Mel Biggs (Moirai and Harlequin Morris) offers lessons from beginner to intermediate level. Guiding you in learning the basic and improve your skill and technique. Each class 1.5 hours duration ⊕ Monthly Piano Accordion Classes with Paul Hutchinson. A brand new course of monthly classes for accordion players wanting to improve their playing, led by Paul Hutchinson (Belshazzar’s Feast, with trio Hoover the Dog, Pagoda Project and PLF). Lessons for total beginners to intermediate level players. Each class 1.5 hours duration. Halsway Manor is closed until 1 September. |
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Workshop Diary - England, West Country (1) Halsway Manor
Sold-out weekends are not shown!
Temporary Closure. Following UK Government advice regarding the current coronavirus outbreak
we are closed until 1 September. Please check back for updates
All courses until that date are cancelled.Updated 18 May. At Halsway we have been closely following UK Government measures to control the current Coronavirus outbreak. It is clear from Government advice regarding social distancing that ours will be one of the final business permitted to open, and the safety of our guests, artists and employees is of paramount importance to us. With this in mind we have extended our closure period to cover the Summer months, and regret that all courses during that period are now cancelled. We plan to reopen the office on 1 September, at which point we will be able to process refunds and take new bookings. We will resume running courses as soon as possible after that date – we will be posting updates online. A full refund, or transfer to another course where possible / appropriate, is available to all affected patrons. We intend to reschedule cancelled events, with the same teams if we can, in 2021
Editor's note: as Halsway is closed, I haven't received the more detailed listings;
so I've just copied titles from https://halswaymanor.org.uk/events/, see website for more details
September at Halsway - see September issue for more details
4–6 Sep 2020 Dances of Poldark Weekend
7–11 Sep 2020 Violin Making 2
11–13 Sep 2020 Fiddle Weekend
18 Sep 2020, 10am Mel’s Melodeon Club – Monthly Club (Sept)
18 Sep 2020, 10am Paul’s Piano Accordion Workshop (Sept)
18–20 Sep 2020 Harpas at Halsway: Nyckelharpa Festival
21–25 Sep 2020 Introduction to Green Woodworking
21–25 Sep 2020 Coleridge Way Walking Week
28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020 Guitar Week
See also SOMERSET & WILTSHIRE FOLK NEWS folk news pages, for Halsway concerts & ceilidhs
Temporary Closure. Following UK Government advice regarding the current coronavirus outbreak
we are closed until 1 September. Please check back for updates
All courses until that date are cancelled.Updated 18 May. At Halsway we have been closely following UK Government measures to control the current Coronavirus outbreak. It is clear from Government advice regarding social distancing that ours will be one of the final business permitted to open, and the safety of our guests, artists and employees is of paramount importance to us. With this in mind we have extended our closure period to cover the Summer months, and regret that all courses during that period are now cancelled. We plan to reopen the office on 1 September, at which point we will be able to process refunds and take new bookings. We will resume running courses as soon as possible after that date – we will be posting updates online. A full refund, or transfer to another course where possible / appropriate, is available to all affected patrons. We intend to reschedule cancelled events, with the same teams if we can, in 2021
Editor's note: as Halsway is closed, I haven't received the more detailed listings;
so I've just copied titles from https://halswaymanor.org.uk/events/, see website for more details
September at Halsway - see September issue for more details
4–6 Sep 2020 Dances of Poldark Weekend
7–11 Sep 2020 Violin Making 2
11–13 Sep 2020 Fiddle Weekend
18 Sep 2020, 10am Mel’s Melodeon Club – Monthly Club (Sept)
18 Sep 2020, 10am Paul’s Piano Accordion Workshop (Sept)
18–20 Sep 2020 Harpas at Halsway: Nyckelharpa Festival
21–25 Sep 2020 Introduction to Green Woodworking
21–25 Sep 2020 Coleridge Way Walking Week
28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020 Guitar Week
See also SOMERSET & WILTSHIRE FOLK NEWS folk news pages, for Halsway concerts & ceilidhs
England, West Country (2) venues other than Halsway Manor * Workshops Providers & Diary
W.1 WORKSHOP PROVIDERS, including Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers.
Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information.
Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information.
Glos MARTIN GRAEBE folk song www.martinandshan.net Martin Graebe 01285 651104
⇒ Martin Graebe, 59 Roberts Close, Cirencester, Glos GL7 2RP.
⊕ Talks and workshops on folk song topics.
Cornwall SARAH McQUAID guitar www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807
⇒ Penzance, Cornwall. Mobile: 07999 868758 sarah<at>sarahmcquaid.com You can contact Sarah via her website.
⊕ Sarah performs solo (vocal & guitar), or as 3-piece band (vocal, guitar, fiddle, percussion). She is the author of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book (see musicroom.com) and gives workshops for both beginning and advanced players -- see website for details. [Contact change: FQ Apr 2016]
Devon TOM & BARBARA BROWN www.umbermusic.co.uk Tom/Barbara Brown 01271 882366
⇒ Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
⊕ Workshops available on: Singing, Customs & traditions, Shanties, Mumming, West Country Song. Schools and project work. Event development in the vernacular arts.
Devon WREN MUSIC music, song, dance, wkshps, CPD www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR.
⊕ Wren Music devises and delivers folk workshops tailored to your needs, across UK for all ages, including singing, songwriting, composing, performing, oral history research, corporate teambuilding, and mentoring. Call or email today to discuss how we can work together. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
⇒ Martin Graebe, 59 Roberts Close, Cirencester, Glos GL7 2RP.
⊕ Talks and workshops on folk song topics.
Cornwall SARAH McQUAID guitar www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807
⇒ Penzance, Cornwall. Mobile: 07999 868758 sarah<at>sarahmcquaid.com You can contact Sarah via her website.
⊕ Sarah performs solo (vocal & guitar), or as 3-piece band (vocal, guitar, fiddle, percussion). She is the author of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book (see musicroom.com) and gives workshops for both beginning and advanced players -- see website for details. [Contact change: FQ Apr 2016]
Devon TOM & BARBARA BROWN www.umbermusic.co.uk Tom/Barbara Brown 01271 882366
⇒ Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
⊕ Workshops available on: Singing, Customs & traditions, Shanties, Mumming, West Country Song. Schools and project work. Event development in the vernacular arts.
Devon WREN MUSIC music, song, dance, wkshps, CPD www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR.
⊕ Wren Music devises and delivers folk workshops tailored to your needs, across UK for all ages, including singing, songwriting, composing, performing, oral history research, corporate teambuilding, and mentoring. Call or email today to discuss how we can work together. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.
Somerset ACORNS YOUNG MUSIC GROUP www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/acorns David Francis 01275 540231
⇒ 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH. nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Playing at festivals and local events.
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.
Somerset ACORNS YOUNG MUSIC GROUP www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/acorns David Francis 01275 540231
⇒ 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH. nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Playing at festivals and local events.
SW Devon WREN MUSIC groups listed below ................. www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR. admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Sing and play with Wren Music. All voices and all abilities welcome, no music reading. Weekly groups, all led by professional folk artists. All events are in Devon. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR. admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Sing and play with Wren Music. All voices and all abilities welcome, no music reading. Weekly groups, all led by professional folk artists. All events are in Devon. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
NOTE FROM EDITORS, 30/12/2019:
below has not been revised for some time, so may not be accurate, but will give you an idea of the range of activities covered by Wren Music
• DETAILS of “VOICES IN COMMON FOLK CHOIRS” •
• EXETER FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Pinhoe Road Baptist Church, 157-165 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 7HZ, Wednesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• NORTH DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+) → The George Hotel, Broad Street, South Molton, Devon EX36 3AB, 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 2.00 – 4.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• WEST DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Room 617 Okehampton College, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1PW, Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• EAST DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+)
• TORBAY FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Goodrington Methodist Church, Grange Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7LG, Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• DETAILS of “YOUTH FOLK CHOIRS” •
• EXETER ROOTS A CAPELLA (13-18) → Please see www.wrenmusic.co.uk for venue details dates and times
⊕ We aim for excellent sounds with our natural voices, and perform at concerts, festivals and other events - and we work together to write our own songs. No auditions - all are welcome, whether you have sung before or not.
• EXETER SINGING ROOTS (8-18) → St Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 6NN, Thursdays 5.00 – 6.30pm
⊕ We sing folk songs from England and from around the world. All are welcome, whether they have sung before or not. There are no auditions and no need to read music - and it is not a competition!
• OKEHAMPTON ROOTS ENSEMBLE (8 – 18) → Okehampton College Music Department, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1PW, Wednesdays 4.00 – 5.30pm.
⊕ Singing and music activity group for all abilities. All welcome, whether they have sung or played before or not - wide range of instruments provided. No auditions, no need to read music - and it is not a competition!
• DETAILS of “FOLK ORCHESTRAS ETC” •
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF EAST DEVON (14+) → Broadclyst Victory Hall, The Green, Broadclyst, Devon EX5 3DX.
⊕ The tunes (from Devon, the Westcountry and beyond) are learnt primarily by ear - written scores are provided if desired. There are no auditions, and no prior experience of playing folk music is necessary. New members always welcome.
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF NORTH DEVON (14+) → Plough Arts Centre, Torrington, Devon EX38 8HQ. Mondays, 7.00 - 9.00pm.
⊕ Music workshop. Mainly for adults, all instruments welcome, no auditions. Workshops focus on learning and playing traditional English and European dance music, primarily by ear. Leader: Nick Wyke, Becki Driscoll.
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF TORBAY (14+) → Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3HF, Thursdays, 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ All instruments welcome, no auditions - new members always welcome. Workshops focus on learning and playing traditional English and European music, primarily by ear. Leader: David Faulkner. FOOT also plays at concerts and dances across Devon.
• MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA OF DEVON (14+) → Fairplace Church, Fairplace, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1DN, Occasional Saturdays 2.00 – 5.00pm
⊕ Join Devon’s newest string band! We will be working on repertoire from the golden age of the mandolin with leader Matt Norman. Music reading helpful, but not essential. MOOD is open to players of all sizes (and shapes) of mandolin.
• ROOTS ACOUSTIC (13 – 18) → Please see www.wrenmusic.co.uk for venue details dates and times.
⊕ All are welcome and there are no auditions. No experience or music reading is needed, and the emphasis will be on having fun with music, and making friends through music
below has not been revised for some time, so may not be accurate, but will give you an idea of the range of activities covered by Wren Music
• DETAILS of “VOICES IN COMMON FOLK CHOIRS” •
• EXETER FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Pinhoe Road Baptist Church, 157-165 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 7HZ, Wednesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• NORTH DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+) → The George Hotel, Broad Street, South Molton, Devon EX36 3AB, 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 2.00 – 4.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• WEST DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Room 617 Okehampton College, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1PW, Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• EAST DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+)
• TORBAY FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Goodrington Methodist Church, Grange Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7LG, Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• DETAILS of “YOUTH FOLK CHOIRS” •
• EXETER ROOTS A CAPELLA (13-18) → Please see www.wrenmusic.co.uk for venue details dates and times
⊕ We aim for excellent sounds with our natural voices, and perform at concerts, festivals and other events - and we work together to write our own songs. No auditions - all are welcome, whether you have sung before or not.
• EXETER SINGING ROOTS (8-18) → St Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 6NN, Thursdays 5.00 – 6.30pm
⊕ We sing folk songs from England and from around the world. All are welcome, whether they have sung before or not. There are no auditions and no need to read music - and it is not a competition!
• OKEHAMPTON ROOTS ENSEMBLE (8 – 18) → Okehampton College Music Department, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1PW, Wednesdays 4.00 – 5.30pm.
⊕ Singing and music activity group for all abilities. All welcome, whether they have sung or played before or not - wide range of instruments provided. No auditions, no need to read music - and it is not a competition!
• DETAILS of “FOLK ORCHESTRAS ETC” •
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF EAST DEVON (14+) → Broadclyst Victory Hall, The Green, Broadclyst, Devon EX5 3DX.
⊕ The tunes (from Devon, the Westcountry and beyond) are learnt primarily by ear - written scores are provided if desired. There are no auditions, and no prior experience of playing folk music is necessary. New members always welcome.
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF NORTH DEVON (14+) → Plough Arts Centre, Torrington, Devon EX38 8HQ. Mondays, 7.00 - 9.00pm.
⊕ Music workshop. Mainly for adults, all instruments welcome, no auditions. Workshops focus on learning and playing traditional English and European dance music, primarily by ear. Leader: Nick Wyke, Becki Driscoll.
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF TORBAY (14+) → Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3HF, Thursdays, 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ All instruments welcome, no auditions - new members always welcome. Workshops focus on learning and playing traditional English and European music, primarily by ear. Leader: David Faulkner. FOOT also plays at concerts and dances across Devon.
• MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA OF DEVON (14+) → Fairplace Church, Fairplace, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1DN, Occasional Saturdays 2.00 – 5.00pm
⊕ Join Devon’s newest string band! We will be working on repertoire from the golden age of the mandolin with leader Matt Norman. Music reading helpful, but not essential. MOOD is open to players of all sizes (and shapes) of mandolin.
• ROOTS ACOUSTIC (13 – 18) → Please see www.wrenmusic.co.uk for venue details dates and times.
⊕ All are welcome and there are no auditions. No experience or music reading is needed, and the emphasis will be on having fun with music, and making friends through music
Workshop Diary - England, West Country (2) other than Halsway Manor
2020 Oct tba Wren Baring-Gould Folk Song School www.baring-gould.co.uk
→ Okehampton, in beautiful rural west Devon. www.baring-gould.co.uk
⊕ This annual, week-long school takes place in the historic Dartmoor town of Okehampton; a perfect setting for a get-away-from-it-all singing fest where communal support and encouragement combine to create an ideal environment for honing vocal and performance skills.
The Song School’s tutors are to be announced, as are the fees.
For more information, please phone 01837 53754 or email paul<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
→ Okehampton, in beautiful rural west Devon. www.baring-gould.co.uk
⊕ This annual, week-long school takes place in the historic Dartmoor town of Okehampton; a perfect setting for a get-away-from-it-all singing fest where communal support and encouragement combine to create an ideal environment for honing vocal and performance skills.
The Song School’s tutors are to be announced, as are the fees.
For more information, please phone 01837 53754 or email paul<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
England, West Midlands * Workshops Providers & Diary
W.1 WORKSHOP PROVIDERS, including Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers.
Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information.
Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information.
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Birmingham CHRIS LOWE storyteller www.chrislowestories.com Chris Lowe 0121 308 2298 ⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk ⊕ Stories that amuse, stories that intrigue, stories that transport. All from the West Midlands’ champion teller. Workshop Organiser [New website, Jan 2018] West Midlands EARLY MUSIC MUSE http://earlymusicmuse.com/school-workshops Ian Pittaway ⇒ contact<at>ipmusic.org.uk ⊕ Traditional, mediaeval and renaissance music workshops for voice and any instrument. Primary and secondary school workshops and adult workshops in historical music, involving history, drama and dance. [added 2017 Feb] Birmingham GRAHAM LANGLEY storyteller www.storytelling.uk.net Graham Langley 07946 718286 ⊕ Storyteller. Traditional storytelling for all ages, including HE and professional development. “An uplifting experience...” Times Educational Supplement. Workshop organiser and presenter for Traditional Arts Team storytelling workshops. West Midlands IAN PITTAWAY www.ipmusic.org.uk Ian Pittaway ⇒ contact<at>ipmusic.org.uk ⊕ Solo traditional, mediaeval and renaissance music with voice, guitars, lutes, harps and other mediaeval/renaissance instruments. Primary and secondary school and adult workshops in historical music and dance. [added 2017 Feb] around UK NONSUCH DULCIMER CLUB http://dulcimer.org.uk Sally Whytehead 01527 64229 ⇒ Please use our contact pages https://www.dulcimer.org.uk/contact-form/ ⊕ We provide workshops for hammered and mountain dulcimer at a range of venues and levels and can also loan instruments. For the latest news and information on what we are doing or to get in touch go to http://dulcimer.org.uk West Midlands TRADITIONAL ARTS TEAM www.tradartsteam.co.uk Pam Bishop 0121 247 3856 ⇒ 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU |
W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.
• none advised, but note that HOBGOBLIN MUSIC BIRMINGHAM offers instrument tuition, see Birmingham & nearby Folk News pages
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.
• none advised, but note that HOBGOBLIN MUSIC BIRMINGHAM offers instrument tuition, see Birmingham & nearby Folk News pages
Workshop Diary - England, West Midlands
2020 Jul tba [Sat - Sun] Pat Molloy summer school: Irish Traditional Music
www.patmolloysummerschool.co.uk
→ Digbeth, Birmingham.
⊕ The Pat Molloy summer school passes on the teaching of Irish Traditional Music to people of all ages and backgrounds. The weekend celebrates the teaching of the late Pat Molloy who lived and worked in Birmingham and was greatly involved in the life of Irish musicians in the city over the last 50 years.
For more info and to book your workshop place please visit www.patmolloysummerschool.co.uk
You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter for up to date news, or alternatively call Hobgoblin Music (Birmingham) on 0121 212 9010. ® Mark McCabe
EDITOR'S NOTE: Hobgoblin Birmingham currently closed. Website shows 2019 details, as of 30/4/2019. Try Facebook for info.
www.patmolloysummerschool.co.uk
→ Digbeth, Birmingham.
⊕ The Pat Molloy summer school passes on the teaching of Irish Traditional Music to people of all ages and backgrounds. The weekend celebrates the teaching of the late Pat Molloy who lived and worked in Birmingham and was greatly involved in the life of Irish musicians in the city over the last 50 years.
For more info and to book your workshop place please visit www.patmolloysummerschool.co.uk
You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter for up to date news, or alternatively call Hobgoblin Music (Birmingham) on 0121 212 9010. ® Mark McCabe
EDITOR'S NOTE: Hobgoblin Birmingham currently closed. Website shows 2019 details, as of 30/4/2019. Try Facebook for info.
2020 Aug 15 - 22 Workers’ Music Association Summer School Of Music - Folk Course
www.wmasummerschoolofmusic.co.uk
→ Ingestre Hall, Stafford.
⊕ Back once more, the Folk Course will be led by Marion and Steve Harper (pictured left). Active in the folk scene since the early 1970s, Marion and Steve have worked with Charles Parker, Ian Campbell, and still attend folk festivals across the UK every summer, despite living in Brittany. You can have a great week of folk and try something new in music. You won’t regret it. Here’s a few comments:
‘Helpful, sensitive, encouraging tuition’; ‘A wonderful mix of experiences’; ‘Everyone has been so welcoming and the lack of judgement is inspiring’; ‘Uplifting, stimulating, challenging and fun’; ‘I leave the course inspired’; ‘A real lifesaver!’; ‘Fabulous!’; ‘Excellent atmosphere ... one feels supported and appreciated’; ‘A fantastic week. Thank you’; ‘Insightful, humbling and intense. I’ll be back!’
There’s been a WMA Summer School of Music every year since 1946, held in the belief that music can be a force for good in the world. There is no minimum standard requirement: students bring with them a love of music and the aspiration to enjoy sharing this with others. We believe the School is unique in providing courses in a wide range of musical genres, so you can indulge your favourite style and challenge yourself to try something new.
Visit our website: www.wmasummerschoolofmusic.co.uk ® Rob Harper
Coronavirus/ Covid-19 Update - Summer School 2020 to go ahead
We intend to go ahead and run the Summer School this August 2020, unless circumstances nearer the time make it necessary for us to cancel.
Please do continue to send in your booking forms and deposits to secure your places. Early booking helps our tutors (and you!) to plan and prepare.
In the event that we do have to cancel this year's Summer School of Music, all student fees will be repaid in full.
We hope you are keeping safe and well, and join with us in the optimitisic view that the Summer School will be an event to look forward to, and we will be able to join together in music, friendship and fun once more.
www.wmasummerschoolofmusic.co.uk
→ Ingestre Hall, Stafford.
⊕ Back once more, the Folk Course will be led by Marion and Steve Harper (pictured left). Active in the folk scene since the early 1970s, Marion and Steve have worked with Charles Parker, Ian Campbell, and still attend folk festivals across the UK every summer, despite living in Brittany. You can have a great week of folk and try something new in music. You won’t regret it. Here’s a few comments:
‘Helpful, sensitive, encouraging tuition’; ‘A wonderful mix of experiences’; ‘Everyone has been so welcoming and the lack of judgement is inspiring’; ‘Uplifting, stimulating, challenging and fun’; ‘I leave the course inspired’; ‘A real lifesaver!’; ‘Fabulous!’; ‘Excellent atmosphere ... one feels supported and appreciated’; ‘A fantastic week. Thank you’; ‘Insightful, humbling and intense. I’ll be back!’
There’s been a WMA Summer School of Music every year since 1946, held in the belief that music can be a force for good in the world. There is no minimum standard requirement: students bring with them a love of music and the aspiration to enjoy sharing this with others. We believe the School is unique in providing courses in a wide range of musical genres, so you can indulge your favourite style and challenge yourself to try something new.
Visit our website: www.wmasummerschoolofmusic.co.uk ® Rob Harper
Coronavirus/ Covid-19 Update - Summer School 2020 to go ahead
We intend to go ahead and run the Summer School this August 2020, unless circumstances nearer the time make it necessary for us to cancel.
Please do continue to send in your booking forms and deposits to secure your places. Early booking helps our tutors (and you!) to plan and prepare.
In the event that we do have to cancel this year's Summer School of Music, all student fees will be repaid in full.
We hope you are keeping safe and well, and join with us in the optimitisic view that the Summer School will be an event to look forward to, and we will be able to join together in music, friendship and fun once more.
2020 Oct Fri 23 - Tue 27 Nonsuch Annual Weekend http://dulcimer.org.uk
has been POSTPONED to
2021 Oct Fri 22 - Tue 26
→ DENSTONE, near Uttoxeter, Staffs. Denstone College, near Uttoxeter.
⌂ Contact via website
⊕ A full programme of workshops for both Hammered Dulcimer and Mountain Dulcimer players of all levels, a tutor concert, and our renowned Nonsuch open-stage concert on Saturday, and lots of opportunities for informal music and sessions. As we have done in the last couple of years, we will offer a two day and three day option, as well as a fourth additional single stream workshop day on the Tuesday with selected overseas tutors.
2020 tutors were: Hammered Dulcimer, Mark Alan Wade (USA); Mountain Dulcimer, Karen Mueller (USA); we have asked them if it will be possible for them to come back in 2021 – we had a great line-up and we were really excited for this year’s event.
Bookings and full details will be available from April 2020. See our website for the latest information and how to book.
has been POSTPONED to
2021 Oct Fri 22 - Tue 26
→ DENSTONE, near Uttoxeter, Staffs. Denstone College, near Uttoxeter.
⌂ Contact via website
⊕ A full programme of workshops for both Hammered Dulcimer and Mountain Dulcimer players of all levels, a tutor concert, and our renowned Nonsuch open-stage concert on Saturday, and lots of opportunities for informal music and sessions. As we have done in the last couple of years, we will offer a two day and three day option, as well as a fourth additional single stream workshop day on the Tuesday with selected overseas tutors.
2020 tutors were: Hammered Dulcimer, Mark Alan Wade (USA); Mountain Dulcimer, Karen Mueller (USA); we have asked them if it will be possible for them to come back in 2021 – we had a great line-up and we were really excited for this year’s event.
Bookings and full details will be available from April 2020. See our website for the latest information and how to book.
Other areas * Workshops Providers & Diary
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England, South-East
W.1 WORKSHOP PROVIDERS Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers. Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information. London ENGLISH FOLK SONG & DANCE SOCIETY (EFDSS) www.efdss.org Office 020 7485 2206
⌂ Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, LONDON, NW1 7AY. [New member: added August 2017] W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows. London ENGLISH FOLK SONG & DANCE SOCIETY (EFDSS) www.efdss.org Office 020 7485 2206 ⌂ Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, LONDON, NW1 7AY. [New member: added August 2017] |
Workshop Diary - Other Areas; Various locations across England
2021 Mar ? Nonsuch: Spring Fling Dulcimer Workshop Weekend ?
the 2020 Mar 27 - 29 Nonsuch: Spring Fling Dulcimer Workshop Weekend had to be cancelled. I assume something similar next year. Watch this space! - Editor.
FYI, 2020 details were:
→ DENEHOLME, Allendale, Northumbria.
⊕ Nonsuch Dulcimer Club’s Northern Weekend is a small but no less inviting event in a lovely area. Tutors: Mountain Dulcimer - Gary Sager (USA) and Hammered Dulcimer - Damian Clarke. Gary’s wife Toni will also be available for you to try out an autoharp over the weekend. With an optional tutors concert on the Sunday night.
For details of Nonsuch Dulcimer Club, see above England: South/West Midlands: W.1 Workshop Providers
the 2020 Mar 27 - 29 Nonsuch: Spring Fling Dulcimer Workshop Weekend had to be cancelled. I assume something similar next year. Watch this space! - Editor.
FYI, 2020 details were:
→ DENEHOLME, Allendale, Northumbria.
⊕ Nonsuch Dulcimer Club’s Northern Weekend is a small but no less inviting event in a lovely area. Tutors: Mountain Dulcimer - Gary Sager (USA) and Hammered Dulcimer - Damian Clarke. Gary’s wife Toni will also be available for you to try out an autoharp over the weekend. With an optional tutors concert on the Sunday night.
For details of Nonsuch Dulcimer Club, see above England: South/West Midlands: W.1 Workshop Providers
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